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GJ52 HWL

2003 Perodua Kenari

Green Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,522 mi
Last recorded49,522 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 HWL
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 49,522 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 47,966 miles

oil leaks

Pass 5 Oct 2023 46,001 miles

Lower arm and sub frame bushes perished.

Fail 5 Oct 2023 46,001 miles

Lower arm and sub frame bushes perished.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 43,960 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 42,437 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 40,798 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Oct 2019 38,636 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 36,443 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 34,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 34,276 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 32,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,536 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 29,532 miles

All position lamps not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 23,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 23,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2010 15,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have outer side wall damage

Pass 23 Jan 2009 8,997 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 8,113 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 7,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 6,319 miles

How Reliable is the Perodua Kenari?

Based on 26,232 MOT tests across 1,981 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,399
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,981
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,306
Brake pipe excessively corroded 622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 570
Stop lamp not working 453
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 395
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GJ52 HWL is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Green with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 36,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Perodua Kenari fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ52 HWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Kenari typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Perodua Kenari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ52 HWL is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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